Chapter 17

　　The next second, Isabella collapsed onto the nearby sofa. Her consciousness started to blur. 　　Her fair face was flushed, and her smooth forehead was covered in tiny beads of sweat. 　　She instinctively tugged at her collar, hoping to let the cool air dispel the burning sensation inside her body. 　　Seeing that, Bruno instantly realized that she had been drugged. 　　"Bella, hang in there. I'll go find someone to help take you to the hospital!" 　　Just as he arrived at the door, a wicked thought flashed through Bruno's mind. He slowly released his hand from the doorknob and proceeded to lock it. He then turned around and walked toward Isabella. 　　Isabella felt a strange look in his eyes. Her heart skipped a beat. 　　"Bruno, what... what are you doing?! Don't you dare!" 　　Bruno ignored her warning, squatting beside the sofa, his fingers tracing over her thin and fair face. 　　"Bella, we have been together for so long. It's time for me to have you..." 　　"Bruno... you... bastard!" 　　At that mo